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Multiple choice geography population density and distribution population and migration population : size, density, growth and structure population : distribution, density and growth

The most densely populated states are _______ and _________ with densities of ________ and _______ respectively.

  1. West Bengal, Bihar, 1106, 1028

  2. Bihar, West Bengal, 1106, 1028

  3. Kerala, UP, 1106, 1028

  4. UP, Kerala, 1106, 1028
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The records of population census 2011 of India state that the density in 2011 has increased from a figure of 325 in 2001 to that of 382 per square kilometer in 2011. The density of population in Bihar (1106), West Bengal (1028), Kerala (860) and Uttar Pradesh (829) are densely populated States.

Multiple choice geography population density and distribution population and migration population : size, density, growth and structure population : distribution, density and growth

Which of the following statements is correct?

  1. India's population is second largest in the world.

  2. India is still passing through first stage of demographic transition.

  3. More people in a country always mean more economic trouble for the country.

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
  • According to 2011 Census India is second most populated country of the world after China. India has the population of 1,21,05,69,573 persons.
  • India is the second stage of demographic transition.
  • More people in a country always does not mean more economic trouble for the country.
Multiple choice geography population density and distribution population and migration population : size, density, growth and structure population : distribution, density and growth

India's passing through _____ stage of demographic transition.

  1. Fourth

  2. Third

  3. First

  4. Second
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Demographic transition theory can be used to describe and predict the future population of any area. The theory tells us that population of any region changes from high births and high deaths to low births and low deaths as society progresses from rural agrarian and illiterate to urban industrial and literate society. These changes occur in stages which are collectively known as the demographic cycle. India is passing through second stage of demographic transition.

Multiple choice geography population density and distribution population and migration population : size, density, growth and structure population : distribution, density and growth

Apart from India which country has crossed 1 billion mark in population?

  1. Russia

  2. China

  3. Pakistan

  4. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

India is the seventh largest country of the world and world’s most populated nation after China. 

  • China's population is: 1,36,52,70,000 ( 19% population of world)
  • India's population is:  1,24,59,50,000  (17.5% population of world)

Multiple choice geography population density and distribution population and migration population : size, density, growth and structure population : distribution, density and growth

In term of total population, India is the ________ largest country in the world.

  1. First

  2. Second

  3. Third

  4. Not among the first ten
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B Correct answer
Explanation

India is the seventh largest country of the world and world’s most populated nation after China. The total 17.5% population of world is living in just 2.4% area of the world (Census of 2011). 

Multiple choice geography population density and distribution population and migration population : size, density, growth and structure population : distribution, density and growth

'The United Kingdom' consists of England and _____________________.

  1. Northern Ireland, Paima & Iceland

  2. Northern Ireland, Scotland & Wales

  3. Scotland Wales & Faeroe Island

  4. Scotland Sardinia & Wales
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The United Kingdom, also called the U.K., consists of a group of islands off the northwest coast of Europe. It is a unique country made up of four nations: England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. England, Wales, and Scotland also make up Great Britain.

Multiple choice geography population density and distribution population and migration population : size, density, growth and structure population : distribution, density and growth

Where are the Lepchas mainly found?

  1. Meghalaya

  2. Mizoram

  3. Sikkim

  4. Arunachal Pradesh
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Lepcha people are believed to be the aboriginal inhabitants of Sikkim. The Lepcha language is spoken in Sikkim, Darjeeling district in West Bengal in India, in Ilām district in Nepal, and in a few villages of Samtsi district in south-western Bhutan.

Multiple choice geography population density and distribution population and migration population : size, density, growth and structure population : distribution, density and growth

After which one of the following tribes of India has a super continent of ancient geological history of the world been named?

  1. Santhals

  2. Khonds

  3. Bhils

  4. Gonds
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D Correct answer
Explanation

After Gonds tribes of India has a supercontinent of ancient geological history of the world been named. The Gond people are Adivasi (indigenous people) of India that speak Dravidian languages and are listed as a Scheduled Tribe for the purpose of India's system of positive discrimination. The name "Gondwana" was proposed in 1872 by Medlicott from the ancient kingdom of the Gonds, one of the principal aboriginal tribes believed to have inhabited a large part of central India.